Some back tracking for sure, unless you’ve been here before. This 70-mile trail will cover everything from vast desert valleys, endless sandy washes, rocky outcrops, tall canyon walls, and private lakes, all with plenty of chances to see wildlife and cool points of interest. The trickling water and quiet desert stopped my hike for a good half hour while I relaxed in this cave. Really fun scramble around the rocks. When an open area is reached you can make a right to the Corral Wall or continue straight ahead (south) to reach the start of Rattlesnake Canyon. This is a short but sweet technical canyon in the Indian Cove area of Joshua Tree National Park. My biggest suggestion for not getting lost in the trail? I didn’t make it up the last part of the L of the route because I couldn’t figure out how to scramble to the top safely. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Pinterest. Boy, was I taken by surprise. See photos below. Rattlesnake Canyon Wash. Photo by Blitzo. They include Rattlesnake Canyon, the Geo Tour Road, and Skull Rock Natural Trail. Pass the waterfall on the right, continue on (passing the Mini-Mall) and the wash will start to head west as you enter Rattlesnake Canyon proper. Time Required: 5-8 hours. ... Rattlesnake Canyon rock detail, Joshua Tree NP 0. Photo b… 0. This route is great because there is the running stream. Follow the footprints until you see that canyon in the distance (it looks like it threw up a bunch of rocks). ... Covington Crest Trail - Joshua Tree National Park - California With our friends, Steve & Esther, we set out to do a couple of hikes. We didn’t go the whole way as we had limited time in Joshua Tree, but this was a favourite memory. Route Description. Starting from the Indian Cove Trailhead, follow the flat wash of Rattlesnake Canyon that winds south for a bit before encountering a waterfall that apparently trickles water at some points during the year. The canyon has several potholes that usually will require wading through waist deep pools. "Joshua Tree National Park belongs to all of us. It's more of a tricky rock scramble than a hike. Not much water today, although one water pool found with some wasps. You'll likely see some of the spots pictured, but also find lots that I didn't get to see. That being said, it's still very slow-moving. Scrambling but cool views and waterfalls. Hiking info for Willow Hole via Rattlesnake Canyon, located in Joshua Tree National Park, California. This 70-mile trail will cover everything from vast desert valleys, endless sandy washes, rocky outcrops, tall canyon walls and private lakes all with plenty of chances to see wildlife and cool points of interest. WhatsApp. Rattlesnake Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park (Part 1) What a great weekend! Photo by Blitzo. 0. Rattlesnake Canyon is an epic journey through some of the most diverse terrain in the California Mojave Desert. https://www.gaiagps.com/hike/united-states/california/joshua-tree-national-park From the picnic area hike up the Canyon in a south to south-east direction. Check out the slot canyon to the left before following the white rock slab to continue through Rattlesnake Canyon. Rattlesnake Canyon begins as a sandy wash behind a sign that reminds you that here you create your own path. Fun to explore and poke around the nooks and crannies under and around the boulders (many with a unique texture with pink feldspar embedded). Keys View Road. Go into it. Cave pics on my way back. After a few hundred yards a deceiving canyon heads almost due west, stay to the south east or the left and continue up the canyon. All reviews indian cove ranger station rock climbing twentynine palms fire ring pit toilets rattlesnake canyon joshua tree camp sites are tucked away full bloom during high season hidden valley short drive milky way nature trail main park water spigot national park down the road close to town jumbo rocks. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. Follow the sand. A nice landscape before heading toward the scramble. Lost Horse Mine Road and Trail. It is easy to get off route. Rate this Adventure. Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area and Road. Scramble all the way. ... Joshua Tree National Park reminds … Hidden Valley Campground to Barker Dam Nature Trail, Boy Scout Trail To Willow Hole Extended Route, Mount Bob Loop from Indian Cove Campground, Rattle Snake Canyon to Oh-Bay-Yo-Yo Shelter Hike, Wall Street Mill and Wonderland Wash Loop, Rattlesnake Canyon from Indian Cove Picnic Area. Photographs along the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail at the north edge of Joshua Tree National Park, California, starting near the Indian Cove campground Because a more extensive cleanup program is required to remediate vandalism in Rattlesnake Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park is extending the closure for an additional 30 days. Lori Palmer. The word “trail” is a bit misleading, as Rattlesnake Canyon is really a maze of giant boulders you’ll have to hop, squeeze through and climb until you've had your fill. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Up in the canyon. Click Photos to Enlarge.) Beginning and end of loop section on Geology Tour Road. Incidents at Rattlesnake Canyon, Skull Rock Nature Trail, and along Geology Tour Road have marred the otherwise pristine landscape. I asked my guide for adventurous hiking suggestions, and he mentioned … Explore away. (Went through in February). It's hard to explain where they all are, but exploring along the white-washed granite section of Rattlesnake Spring should lead you to some. Finally, done scrambling (until the way back). Length 4.7 miElevation gain 856 ftRoute type Out & back Great little exploration hike for those looking for some rock hopping. ... climbing, so I was done in the early afternoon. The end of the trail surprises you with an ancient giant Joshua Tree forest as you … Duration: 3 hours. TRAILS; Deserts; Joshua Tree National Park-Geology Tour Road. You don’t have to be a rock climber to enjoy this high-friction frolic in Joshua Tree. Rattle Snake Canyon to Oh-Bay-Yo-Yo Shelter Hike is a 4.7 mile out and back trail located near Twentynine Palms, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. ... No real trail to follow, lots of steep, rocky slopes... definitely wouldn't classify it as a beginner hike, but well worth the effort if you are able to scramble over steep rocks! Thee boulders are big. Tucked between spreading cities near Palm Springs, CA, Joshua Tree NP is nonetheless a sprawling park covering several different ecosystems and a variety of environments. Trek date: 2017 Sep 24 Related Destination Johnson Canyon THE HIGHLIGHT OF RATTLESNAKE CANYON is a polished slot canyon located… Bring plenty of water, and some gloves would have been nice. This is a 5.6 mile loop hike with 1500 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 6-8 hours to complete. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is an epic journey through some of the most diverse terrain in the California Mojave Desert. Ugh, it takes forever. There have been a number of cases since January where graffiti has turned up in places such as Rattlesnake Canyon, the Skull Rock Nature Trail, and along Geo Tour Road. ... an hour from Ontario International Airport & Joshua Tree National Park, and about … Especially nice in Spring when water flows through the canyon, this descent should not be attempted in summer when the desert is scorching hot. I originally had planned to hike to Willow Hole from the Boy Scout Trail (from the east), but more research revealed that it's a fairly popular trail. I was feeling something a bit more remote, so I poked around on a topographic map and discovered that Rattlesnake Canyon had a reasonable route to Willow Hole (from the northwest). Most facilities will remain closed with the exception of the Joshua Tree Visitor Center at 6554 Park Boulevard, owned and operated by the Joshua Tree National Park Association. Just be aware: NOT a trail :). Coming back wasn’t too bad, but getting down some slick rock required some time and back peddling a bit. Follow the least steep section up to enter the upper portion of Rattlesnake Canyon. 3D Galleries further down the page will require red–cyan glasses to see the full 3D effect. 0 Comments. Until this point, I had no problem following the trail because of all the footprints, but the uphill battle starts here. Reports of graffiti in Joshua Tree National Park have the park’s law enforcement and graffiti team scrambling to remove the damage and determine who is behind it. Not much of a trail. If you plan on exploring this trail or the various side canyons, be sure you have … Had to backtrack a few times but it was part of the fun. Looking out into Joshua Tree National Park. The best trail in the Indian Cove section of Joshua Tree has to be the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. Sub-Area Photo Photo (copy) Approach/Descent Trail Book. You just find your own way up a canyon via rock scrambling and zigging and zagging across various terrain. From here, go back the way you came. The scenery you will see along this portion of the trail is classic Joshua Tree National Park scenery – dense Joshua Trees with outcroppings of boulders in the distance. It was unfortunately dry for me except for some pools of water. We had a lot of fun in Rattlesnake Canyon in Oct 2019. Photo by Blitzo. At the top of the first major scramble, you'll see this gem. Usually, if there is a section here with too big of a rock, rather than go around, look for a hole and explore the underground world created by the boulders. Heading back down Rattlesnake Canyon (this is looking up the canyon). There are some very simple segments, but then there are some hefty scrambles. The sand of the former creek bed is really the main guiding force through the canyon, although it's not always possible to follow. Brothers hike through the Wonderland of Rocks on Boy Scout Trail from Willow Hole to the peak of Queen Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. This is a 4.2 mile out-and-back hike with 1100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 5-7 hours to complete. Anyway, once you get to the very top of the Rattlesnake Spring, noted by the fact that you're no longer ascending, turn right. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is an epic journey through some of the most diverse terrains in the California Mojave Desert. It's very unqiue and in my opinion, is the true reason for calling this area of Joshua Tree National Park the "Wonderland of Rocks". The toughest part by far was after about a half mile in, the section approaching and passing the (beautiful) dried waterfall canyon. This is a 4.2 mile out-and-back hike with 1100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 5-7 hours to complete. Rattlesnake Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park My entire body aches. Hard to tell. OVERVIEW: The Wonderland of Rocks is a 12-square-mile maze of massive, granite rock formations in northern Joshua Tree National Park.Most of the Wonderland is trail-less backcountry, and even the few trails (the Willow Hole Trail and the Wonderland Wash Trail) are mostly unmarked marked and can be hard to follow. Best part about the hike are the gorgeous rock formations and views. Tarantula Hawk (wasp) photographed just off the trail at the Morongo Preserve. In 1865 gold prospectors were coming to the area and Rattlesnake Canyon, approximately 6 miles north of Geology … It seems like many people explore deeper into the Wonderland of Rocks after coming from the Boy Scout Trail, so the footprints are misleading if you're coming from Rattlesnake Canyon. There are lots of foots steps up there though. THIS LARGE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUND has campsites around the bases of rocky formations and smoother inselbergs, ... Way on the distant hillside is Rattlesnake Canyon with its remarkable (but impossible to get to if you are a … Length 2.8 miElevation gain 396 ftRoute type Out & back Red Tape/Notes: Entrance fee is $25 per vehicle and the park is open 24 hours. At the top of that first little scramble, you see the start of the little slot canyon (more pics of this on my way back when the lighting was nicer). After about a mile, the trail gets close to one of those granite outcroppings and a trail junction is encountered. Truly is a Wonderland of rocks, aptly named. 192 Total Climbs Trad Sport Toprope 25.9% 68.9% Continue through Rattlesnake Canyon for a while, keeping your eyes open to the left where there's a reasonably scramble section. I decided to go for it and try the Boy Scout trail - a long hike which would break my personal record for a day hike! 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